Duties and Responsibilities:
Listed below are examples of duties and responsibilities for this position. The list below does not include all responsibilities or challenges that present themselves in this position.
- Coordinate National Family Caregiver Support and Evidence Based Programs.
- Provide information to the county and public about the needs of elderly people and the services available to them.
- Assist local service agencies in organizing, developing, modifying, and expanding programming, accessible, appropriate and acceptable aid to older citizens.
- Provide information and personal support to individual older adults and their families so they may take advantage of opportunities available to them.
- Manage programs to enable older adults to fully contribute to the welfare of the community.
- Assist in developing the County Aging Unit Plan.
- Work cooperatively with Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWARR).
- Attend Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWARR) and other program specific meetings as needed.
- Assisting in handling media for the agency.
- Assist in coordinating yearly events (Spring Fling, Senior Picnic, Christmas Tea, etc.).
- Other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred, with an emphasis on human services.
- Experience managing employees and volunteers.
- Must have valid driver’s license.
Skills:
- Ability to work with computers (Microsoft Office).
- Ability to manage a budget.
- Ability to write articles for publication and deliver informative speeches and presentations to the community and public groups.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from consumers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
